Barraba Central School T2 Principal's Report
Across the Desk
From the Principal, Patrick Sullivan
Dear Parents, Guardians, Students and Staff,
As we approach the end of Term 2, I am delighted to share some fantastic news and updates from Barraba Central School. It’s been a busy and rewarding few weeks filled with remarkable achievements and events that highlight the vibrant spirit of our school community.
Roofing Work Completed I am pleased to announce that the roofing work on E-Block has been completed. This marks a significant milestone in our efforts to improve the school’s infrastructure. I extend my heartfelt thanks to Crawford Construction for their exceptional work and to our students and staff for their patience and cooperation during the construction period.
Sporting Achievements Our students continue to excel in various sports:
- Congratulations to Hugh Crowley, Jock Cabot, and Xavier Darlington on their selection for the Zone Rugby Union Team. This is a wonderful accomplishment and we are incredibly proud of them.
- In Netball, a big congratulations to Holli Thomson for being selected for the regional team. Your hard work and talent are truly inspiring.
- The regional cross-country event in Coolah saw outstanding performances from Annabel Kanno, Holli Thomson, Lachie Rodgers and Lilly Groth. Despite the cooler weather, they all acquitted themselves admirably, representing our school with pride.
School Athletics Carnival The school athletics carnival was a huge success, with Splitrock emerging as the winning house. We witnessed some incredible performances, with several records being broken. A special congratulations to our age champions and a noteworthy mention to Billy Randall, who broke all records in his age group. Well done to everyone who participated and made the day memorable!
School Photos It was wonderful to see everyone's smiling faces for the school photos on Monday. A big thank you to Damian and MSP Photography for capturing such wonderful moments. We look forward to seeing the final photos and cherishing these memories.
Primary Open Soccer Match There was a fantastic display of school spirit during the Primary Open Soccer match against Boggabri. The game was played in great spirit and while Boggabri came away with a 5-3 win, our students demonstrated great teamwork and sportsmanship. Well done to all who participated!
Debating Success Words have been flying at Barraba Central School with some impressive debating performances:
- Our secondary students had a spirited debate against Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School. Although Farrer won, our students showcased their debating skills admirably.
- In the Primary division, our debaters secured a victory over Bingara Central School. Congratulations on this excellent achievement!
Primary Public Speaking Competition This year’s Primary Public Speaking Competition focused on multiculturalism and I am thrilled to announce that Noah Lowe, Isaac Gadd, Ali Coombes, and Laura Russell have been selected to compete in the local finals at Delungra. Best of luck to all of you in the finals!
Upcoming Reports As we near the end of the term, I want to remind everyone that student reports will be distributed on Wednesday, Week 10. These reports will provide a comprehensive overview of your child's progress and achievements over the term. Please take the time to review them and discuss any areas for improvement or celebration with your child.
As we wrap up this term, I am filled with pride and gratitude for the collective efforts of our students, staff, and parents. Your dedication and enthusiasm make Barraba Central School a nurturing and inspiring place for learning and growth. Enjoy the remaining weeks of the term, and I look forward to seeing everyone back for Term 3!
Warm regards, Patrick Sullivan